Ethics Officer - PT

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 88,800 - 101,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefit package

403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) seeks an Ethics Officer-PT to oversee compliance with the Board's Ethics Policies. This role entails addressing ethical inquiries, providing training, and producing annual reports.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, at least five years of ethics or compliance experience, and excellent communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $88,800 - $101,800 is offered.

Chicago residency is required within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; Juris doctorate is a plus.
• Minimum five years of ethics or compliance experience.
• Exceptional communication and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees board ethics policies and addresses inquiries.
• Develops ethics training for faculty and staff.
• Produces annual ethics report.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent public speaking skills

Ability to function with confidentiality

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Juris doctorate

Job description

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students access to a quality, affordable education.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Ethics Officer-PT serves as a senior staff member within the Office of the General Counsel. This position plays a critical role in overseeing and implementing City Colleges of Chicago’s Board Ethics Policies and ensuring compliance with ethical standards. The Ethics Officer-PT provides expert advice concerning ethical matters, handling inquiries, violations, and related training efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Oversees City Colleges of Chicago’s Board Ethics Policies
• Addresses ethical inquiries and reports of ethical violations
• Develops and provides ethics training sessions for faculty, staff, and administrators
• Produces an annual ethics report outlining significant developments during the prior fiscal year
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Juris doctorate is a plus
• At least five years of ethics or compliance experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Ability to function in a high-level position requiring utmost confidentiality, discretion, tact, and judgment
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Salary Range: $88,800 - 101,800.00

Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity.

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

WE OFFER

Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. Thank you for your interest in CCC!